Reasons for leaving: "It is simply due to health reasons"? TIRANA - Will it once again be named after Gramoz Ruçi? That is how an opposition MP somewhat nervously presented last Thursday the idea that the chairman of the Socialist Party, Servet Pëllumbi, would step down from leading the party. And according to what is learned from sources close to the largest opposition party, he seems to be seriously preparing for such a decision. For some time now, this has been discussed all around the SP. But the fact that such rumors are circulating not only among the party base, but also in its leadership circle, seems to point to a real step. This is also confirmed by one of the members of the party presidency, Arta Dade. In an interview published in an Italian daily, she says that the SP will go to the Congress with the alternative of changing the chairman. Dade defines this not as a political move, but as a personal decision by Mr. Pëllumbi, who is not in good health. One of the most talked-about alternatives is Gramoz Ruçi, but other names are not excluded. Servet Pëllumbi

The Democratic Party at the table with non-parliamentary groups The parties’ round table an ecological protest? a protest announced by associations and representatives of parties outside parliament, related to the draft press and television law, seems to have taken on a broader character. At a meeting with their representatives, several remarks on the draft laws were discussed, with a request to review certain articles. Some of the criticism has been directed at restrictions on freedom of expression and the licensing method. On page 3

But the judges will decide in September The stolen documents are shaking the foundations of the refreshment giant SPRAKEL[?] The fund now and Balkan now in Tirana FROM THE WORLD Albanians too among the dissidents for Kosovo Habib and Coca-Cola TIRANA - Coca-Cola may look like a soft drink, but in court it is becoming the cause of a fierce legal battle. Newly surfaced documents raise doubts about business practices and the concealment of information. The court has postponed its decision until September. On page 2

They take five times more tax Kakavijë, the French turn back in protest KAKAVIJË - Tourists appear very worried at the Kakavijë customs post. According to complaints, police officers and customs officials have charged travelers higher fees than those provided for by the official rules. Some French tourists have refused to cross and have turned back in protest. The situation has caused queues and tension at the border.

Now even loves in court Special helmet for killing policemen Sport Today and tomorrow the Albanian Cup KAKAVIJË Greek handcuffs for the drug traffickers VLORE Bullets near the residence: one injured Investigation into the baby abandoned in the toilet BEJRAT[?] On page 5 On page 7 On page 5

Seeks three refrigerated trucks of 2.5 tons to distribute its products in the Durrës area. Milk 3.2% Natural yogurt Yogurt with fruit (plastic jar) Milk 2% Butter Contact person: Mr. Çelos Gajtanaser[?] Mr. Luan Jani Address: Rr. Qemstafa[?], Villa "Rruga e 5 Majit", Tiranë Tel / Fax: 00355 42 625 73